Miskolc Film Festival
Miskolc, Hungary
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Budapest Short Cut Film Festival
Budapest, Hungary · Est. 2023 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Budapest, Hungary
42
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 3 years of history
Overview
The Budapest Short Cut Film Festival (BSC Festival) is an international short film festival held in Budapest, Hungary, dedicated to showcasing and promoting short filmmaking from Hungary and around the world. It is notable for its competitive program, international scope, and its emphasis on a wide range of short-film genres, making it a recognizable platform for emerging filmmakers and a recurring stop in the short-film festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2023
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.1/ 5
Reviews
6
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